Smyth guides readers through the heartbeats of Israel's kingdom years: Saul's promise and fall; David's courage and songs; Solomon's wisdom and decline; the split kingdom; Elijah confronting Ahab; Elisha's steady faith; Isaiah's royal prophecies; Hezekiah's trust; Josiah's reform; Jeremiah's tears; the Exile-and, at last, return. Each lesson stands on its own, pairing narrative clarity with gentle background so beginners are oriented and seasoned readers notice fresh connections. Instead of scattered episodes, the story gathers into one purposeful arc where conscience is tested, leadership is refined, and hope refuses to die. Closing these pages, readers carry away a living timeline and a keener sense of right and wrong. The book cultivates careful attention, moral imagination, and steady virtues-perseverance, self-control, gratitude-so that hearts are readied to choose the good when it costs.
By:
John Paterson Smyth Imprint: Living Book Press Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 413g ISBN:9781922974273 ISBN 10: 1922974277 Pages: 228 Publication Date:01 January 2026 Recommended Age: From 0 to 12 years Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active